2 killed, 1 injured in wrong-way crash on OK-33 near Perkins

Posted on Friday, December 13th, 2024 at 2:27 pm

PAYNE CO., OK – A multi-vehicle crash along OK-33 in southwest Payne County killed two people and injured another on Wednesday, reports KOCO News 5.

The accident occurred around 4:15 p.m. near the intersection with Range Road, which is just west of the city of Perkins and about 60 miles northeast of Oklahoma City.

Police say that an eastbound Nissan Juke entered the westbound side of OK-33 and collided with a westbound box truck and an SUV.

The wrong-way driver, identified as 19-year-old Kiowa Tate, died at the scene, as did the driver of the SUV. Authorities identified the second victim as Tuseef Cheema, 36.

Medics transported a passenger from the wrong-way vehicle to an area hospital with serious injuries.

A full investigation is underway to determine what may have caused Tate to veer into oncoming traffic.

This information is presented as a way to help keep our community safer and is not meant to be taken as legal advice. However, the Oklahoma car accident attorneys at the Abel Law Firm have helped clients secure financial compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving another vehicle, contact us today for a free consultation.

Categories: Car Accidents

Tags: Payne County

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